Best 7 Grilled Cheese With Caramelized Onions Recipes

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Craving a grilled cheese sandwich with caramelized onions that is both ooey-gooey and bursting with flavor? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect grilled cheese with caramelized onions, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking technique. We'll explore various cheese options, types of bread, and caramelizing techniques to achieve a delectable sandwich that will satisfy your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create a grilled cheese with caramelized onions that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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How to elevate the classic grilled cheese? How about filling thick slices of brioche with three cheeses, fresh herbs, a splash of prosecco and a spoonful of Dijon mustard? Add a jammy onion spread inspired by the flavors of French onion soup and you've got one unbeatable sandwich!

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup diced Robiola cheese
1 tablespoon prosecco
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Four 1-inch-thick slices brioche

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of the Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon water to coat the onions. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a griddle over medium heat.
  • Buzz the Cheddar, Gruyere, Robiola, prosecco, parsley, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard in a food processor until combined but still chunky and spreadable. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over one side of each slice of bread. Top 2 slices with the onion mixture and then sandwich the onions with the other 2 slices, cheese-side in. Spread the remaining butter on the outside of each sandwich and season with salt and pepper. Griddle the sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the exteriors are crispy, about 5 minutes more.

GRILLED CHEESE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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This grilled cheese with caramelized onions is a divine tweaked version of the tried-and-true classic sandwich. Serve with Creamy Tomato Soup. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons/ 30ml olive oil
3 large onions, sliced
salt and pepper
8 thick slices bread
1/4 cup/ 60ml butter, room temperature
2 cups/ 500ml grated aged cheddar cheese
use Creamy Tomato Soup recipe to serve with grilled cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions until soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the onions to a plate.
  • Generously butter both sides of each bread slice. In between two bread slices, pile the caramelized onions between two layers of cheese.
  • Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Serve with Creamy Tomato Soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Fat 0.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 1.2

CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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Try these savory, melty Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese sandwiches and you may never go back to plain ol' grilled cheese without caramelized onions.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 slices country bread
1/2 cup caramelized onions or shallots
3 KRAFT Extra Thin Swiss Cheese Slices
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Steps:

  • MELT ½ of the butter over medium heat in a skillet that is large enough to fit the bread. Assemble the sandwich by layering the caramelized onions, followed by the cheese (slightly overlapping), and topping it with the second slice of bread.
  • PLACE the sandwich in the melted butter and place a clean, heavy object on top of it to press the bread down. Allow the sandwich to toast on one side on medium-low heat for about five minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
  • FLIP the sandwich and add the rest of the butter to the pan. At this point you probably won't need to put the heavy object on top. But, if the sandwich is not compact enough go ahead and do so. Toast until the bread is golden brown, about five more minutes, serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 21 g

FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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Grilled cheese is a near-perfect food on its own, but adding bacon, kimchi or, in this case, heaps of caramelized onions really makes it special. Caramelizing onions takes a good half-hour, so save this recipe for when you have a little extra time and company (this recipe serves two). If time permits, you could even prep them ahead in a slow cooker. Rather than layer the grated Gruyère and the warm caramelized onions in the sandwich, you should stir them together before assembling, which guarantees that the cheese will melt evenly throughout and that each bite will contain the perfect ratio of fragrant cheese to jammy onions. A splash of sherry, red-wine or white-wine vinegar added to the onions balances out the buttery flavors, but a side salad dressed with a tangy mustard vinaigrette would do the trick, too.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, sandwiches

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound yellow or Vidalia onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 teaspoons sherry, red-wine or white-wine vinegar (optional)
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
4 slices bread, cut no wider than 1/2-inch thick

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the onions are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If the onions look dry or like they might burn, add a few tablespoons of water at a time, scraping up any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the skillet. If desired, once the onions are done, deglaze the skillet with vinegar and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Transfer the onions to a medium bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Wipe out the skillet, or wash it, if necessary.
  • Add the cheese to the onions and stir to combine. Put down two slices of bread, and scoop half of the cheese-onion mixture onto each one. Top with the remaining slices of bread, and press down gently.
  • In the skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until the bottoms turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, reducing the heat to prevent toast from darkening too quickly, if needed. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, flip the sandwiches, press down and cook until the cheese has fully melted and the bottoms turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 668, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 863 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHICKEN & CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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My grilled cheese sandwich combines chicken with sweet caramelized onions, red peppers, Swiss cheese and sourdough bread. It's oh-my goodness. -Kadija Bridgewater, Boca Raton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers
8 slices sourdough bread
12 slices Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in rosemary., Meanwhile, pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Drizzle with lemon juice; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Cut into strips., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and red peppers. Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture over four slices of bread. Layer each with one slice of cheese, chicken, onions and two slices of cheese. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over remaining bread; place over top. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Grill sandwiches, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 36g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

HAM & CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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Nothing says comfort to me like a grilled cheese sandwich. This is a delicious variation from the classic. Recipe from Family Circle.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon sugar
salt, pinch
4 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
3 teaspoons horseradish
2 teaspoons honey
8 slices light whole wheat bread
12 slices light ham
4 slices gruyere cheese
4 cups mixed greens (optional)

Steps:

  • Coat a medium-size nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat.
  • Add onion, sugar and salt to skillet; cover.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lightly browned; remove from heat.
  • Stir together mustard, horseradish and honey; set aside.
  • Spread 4 slices of bread evenly with mustard mixture, then layer 3 slices ham over each piece of bread.
  • Place about 2 T onions on top of the ham, then place 1 slice cheese on top of the onions.
  • Place 4 remaining bread slices over cheese.
  • Spritz both sides of sandwich with nonstick cooking spray and cook in nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until cheese has melted, turning halfway through.
  • Serve with mixed greens on the side, if desired.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS ON THE GRILL



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These are absolutely melt in your mouth delicious! You can make them on the grill or in the oven. Even friends of ours that don't care for onions loved these! I would recommend that you use 1 large onion for every 2 people. Some people want one whole onion to themselves so you might want to make some extra! They are also good heated up the next day but we rarely have any extra!

Provided by The Dahl House

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, peeled and cut into large wedges
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 pinch garlic salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Place the onion wedges on a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Dot with butter, then sprinkle with bouillon, garlic salt, and pepper to taste. Fold the aluminum foil into a packet, leaving only a small hole at the top to allow steam to escape.
  • Place packet on preheated grill, and cook until the onions have softened, and cooked to a deep, rich brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the temperature of the grill. Stir the onions after the first 30 minutes, or as needed to keep from burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 473.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Use a thick, sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings and won't get soggy. Sourdough, country bread, or a hearty whole-grain bread are all good choices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. A classic cheddar is always a good choice, but you could also try Gruyère, Swiss, or even a goat cheese.
  • Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently. This will bring out their natural sweetness and make them incredibly flavorful.
  • Be generous with the butter when grilling the sandwich. This will help the bread get golden brown and crispy.
  • Cook the sandwich over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt all the way through without burning the bread.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately, while the cheese is still melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

This grilled cheese sandwich with caramelized onions is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. The combination of sweet caramelized onions, melted cheese, and crispy bread is irresistible. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone.

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